Early Access Launch of ‘Into the Radius 2’ on Quest 3 This Month

Into the Radius 2… where do I even start? This game has been out there in the VR wilderness since last July on PC, and now—finally—it’s sneaking up on us for Quest this month. Just imagine my surprise, right? CM Games decided May 21st is the magic date for an early drop on Quest 3 and 3S. Not the full package yet, though… just early access. Full version’s playing hard-to-get till next year, apparently.

So, what’s the deal here? Same eerie vibe as the first Into the Radius from 2020. We’re talking creepy wastelands, nasty Pechorsk anomalies ready to pounce. And get this—I’ve always been a sucker for real-world weapons in these games. They’ve got tactical gear, powerful artifacts, the works. But here’s the kicker: co-op mode! Grab a buddy and wander this weird landscape together. They’re teasing us with up to four players eventually. I mean, do I trust myself with three others in a wasteland? Questionable.

Oh, and here’s a funny thing—no crossplay between PC VR and Quest. Nada. Like, why not? Who decides these things? Maybe it’s a tech thing. Or they’re just messing with us. Either way, the draw for getting it on VR’s mega platform is huge. I mean, we’re talking nearly $3 million already raked in from PC alone. Half of that in the first week? Insane stakes when this hits Quest.

No Horizon Store listing up yet, sadly. But if you’re itching to get your head around what you need—like weapons, gear, and some sneaky tips—there’s an explainer out there. Dive in, because once you’re in the Radius, there’s no looking back. At least, not without something lurking behind you.